Comparisons between the Honda Insight
and Toyota Prius are inevitable. Technologically, they are two of
the most advanced cars ever offered to consumers. They also share
the same raison d'Ítre: to make more environmentally sound cars that
a wide range of people will still want to own & drive. When
it comes to reducing environmental impact, both the Honda Insight
and Toyota Prius are well beyond what other car makers are offering.

While they have a lot in common,
there are some interesting differences between the Insight and Prius.
I believe these differences are a good thing. In order for more environmentally
sound vehicles to succeed in the marketplace, there needs to be diversity,
as different people will look for different things in their cars.

Please note the following comparisons are between the first-generation Insight and Prius.

Editor's Note: I've endeavored
to make this comparison as fair and accurate as possible. Thanks go
to the many people, including Honda & Toyota representatives,
who've helped to gather & review this information.

Please send
us a message if you have any feedback about this comparison. If
you are choosing between the Insight and Prius, I would also be interested
to know which car you end up choosing, and why.